The problem is that the windows might not be suitable for window units. For instance in the Netherlands our windows typically tilt or turn (like a door) open, they don’t slide up. The walls and ceilings are usually solid brick or concrete, so you can’t hide ducts in there for central AC. That leaves a split unit in one room or a portable unit.
Blocking the light made a huge difference in my house. I have are 3 small skylights on the south side that now have sun shades on the outside. They still let in some light, but it’s at least 5c cooler on the top floor.
I think it should be fine as long as the cat was always kept indoors and it gets enough attention and space to play. They should be treated differently to how many people treat their outside cats.
My indoors cat is now 5 years old and very much like how you described Buddy. He wanders around the house, likes to play and likes people (even strangers). He gives all the signals of being very happy and calm, isn’t easily scared or startled. Sometimes it seems his character is more like that of a dog than of a cat.
Many people have cats that are outside 20+ hours a day and don’t like ‘socializing’ with people. My parents had a few cats like that as well when I grew up and I don’t see the point of having one like that. They aren’t beneficial for the environment and don’t offer much as a pet either.
I want to get the feeling that it wasn't designed by marketing folks. It should clear what the designers found important and what they wanted to build and that they had to compromise on other aspects.
It's a bit vague, so I'll give some examples. I loved the Alfa Romeo's I had. They weren't the most reliable, didn't had the highest quality interior and were expensive to maintain. But the sound and throttle response were great and you felt that everything was designed around you: the driver. Some of them had designs where looks are more important than practicality.
Another car that I loved and was completely the opposites was a gen 1 Fiat Punto. That car was designed to be practical and could be repaired with ducttape. One of the few cars where a timing belt snapping wouldn't ruin the engine. The air filter could be replaced without a screw driver (just undo 2 clips). It was boxy to make it as spacious as possible and light and high on its wheels so it could drive everywhere (road or no road).
My current Renault doesn't have something special, something unique. It's just a badly made annoying vehicle that gets you from a to b just like any other car. My previous Ford Fiesta was a bit better and at least had good handling and was one of the cheapest in its class.
Exactly. Making the controls yourself isn't necessarily better, as long as the rudders and engines are engineered properly. Some seperate (emergency) control might be a good idea, in case the Bluetooth fails. Just to get the submarine back to the surface.
The submarine is a one-off experimental one that isn't certified, hasn't been used a lot and dives deeper than almost any other submarine. That's enough alarm bells for me. Whatever they use to control the vessel is irrelevant to me.
with Lewis Hamilton apparently pointing out that he’d never seen a car have the type of accident that the barrier extension was designed to prevent.
Sure, it's not like there have been freak accidents in motorsport that killed people. If some day it does happen, everyone is blaming the FIA for not preventing it.
Concerns are fine and perhaps the wall is bad, but this comment is ridiculous.
Nobody has it, so people don't see/experience them to to change their minds.
Having said that, I tried it once on holiday. It only got rid of half the 'residue', so I'm not really convinced enough to spend money on one. Another issue is that the reservoir and pipes are hidden behind a tiled wall. Installing one isn't going to be a 5 minute job.
Why YSK: Since May 2018, all newly-built cars sold in the United States are required to have a backup camera and video display for the camera. Many car dealers, both used and new, will advertise the backup camera as some kind of added luxury or special option and try to charge you more for it. Don't bite the bait and understand...
In my hatchback I only use it to see how I'm parked (wether i can drive 1cm further back or not) and to make sure there isn't a hobbit child standing behind the car when about to reverse. Looking out is the windows and mirrors gives me a much better overview of what's going on around me. If it was an option I wouldn't get it.
Bought this road bike (bulls harrier 2 2022) about 2 months ago for the more sporty rides. I never realized how much of a difference the surface quality makes on those narrow tires. One of the few things i can't complain about as a Dutchman I guess.
I use a case since I dropped it and the back (glass) is cracked. Because I don't want to risk cutting my hand, I'm using the case that came with the phone.
Still no screenprotector though. There are some micro scratches, but no visible damage when using it.
3.5+ year old phone. No phone specific insurance either.
I'm fine. Covid isnt causing chaos anymore, WFH is optional (thankfully, i don't like it), I don't really care about Twitter or Netflix, reddit is a shame but there are alternatives, my mortgage rate is fixed at 1.8% for 30 years, Trump is on the other side of the ocean...
Most of the sh*t going on the in the world doesn't have very big impact on my life. Some do, but when I can't influence it (on my own) I try to not let it affect my mood.
Rates were ridiculously low in 2020. 10 years would have been 1.3%. The mortgage rules and requirements are quite strict, so banks can keep the rates low.
The blackout caused some more media attention beforehand, so that's part of the win I guess. Perhaps all the negative attention still isn't enough, but it did sent a message.
I think you're overestimating the ADHD and safety aspects. If you drive frequently for a while it becomes second nature (hopefully) and it's not all that scary as it seems. As a passenger you're not in control and analyzing everything that happens around you becomes a lot more stresfull. Like when I'm driving a car I somehow know if I can overtake, have to wait for a car or have to brake for a yellow light. It's not stresfull and the arms, legs and brain work together. As a passenger I struggle a lot more with that. So don't think you can't drive because traffic is overwhelming as a passenger.
Anyway, should you get a license...well that's hard to answer. It can be very useful, but is expensive and if you don't need it in the near future then you might as well wait. Especially as a student you probably have a lot of things you want to save up for.
I tried to get into twitter and mastodon a couple of times, but always found the platforms strange and just gave up on it. What are some pros of this format that might be worth it to look around there again?
Twitter is great for first hand breaking news. Wether its a disaster or something F1 related, it's always on Twitter first.
I got rid of my account years ago because I don't see the benefit of interacting on it or following certain people. That might be the problem with Twitter: i read a Tweet and leave again. Often that tweet is just embedded somewhere else. Because it's mainly about quantity of content, Mastodon isn't interesting to me now.
its literally just carbonated piss and you cant even get drunk off it. and i say this as a german, who's been trying both 'good' and bad beer since 16 years old.
A nice German Weizen on a warm summer day, a Dutch Bock in fall or spring or Belgian Tripel after a hard day's work. The right beer for that moment can be extremely satisfying and delicious, but it's not something I always enjoy.
I've tried a bunch and ended up using Boost. It's just a matter of personal preferences of course. I've tried Apollo on the iPad and hated it, for example.
People from the "hotter" regions, how do you deal with the heat?
I am from Eastern Europe and this is the hottest summer on my memory. For at least 3 consecutive years the heat is breaking all records....
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What makes a car special to you?
Is it aesthetics? Performance? Engineering? Sentimental value? Nostalgia? Weirdness?......
Submarine missing near Titanic used a $30 Logitech gamepad for steering (arstechnica.com)
FIA revises Montreal ‘s Turn 1 barrier after F1 driver complaints (www.autosport.com)
Good to see. The way drivers had to rejoin the track was really strange. Not to mention dangerous.
YSK: Installing a bidet attachment to your toilet is super easy and probably cleaner than using toilet paper.
Why YSK: It's cleaner, cheaper and more convenient than toilet paper
YSK: Every car sold in the US from 2018 onwards is REQUIRED to have a backup camera -- It's not an extra feature
Why YSK: Since May 2018, all newly-built cars sold in the United States are required to have a backup camera and video display for the camera. Many car dealers, both used and new, will advertise the backup camera as some kind of added luxury or special option and try to charge you more for it. Don't bite the bait and understand...
Love these smooth bicycle lanes (lemmy.one)
Bought this road bike (bulls harrier 2 2022) about 2 months ago for the more sporty rides. I never realized how much of a difference the surface quality makes on those narrow tires. One of the few things i can't complain about as a Dutchman I guess.
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It feels like we’re on the brink of something
Covid, WFH, Musk, The fall of Twitter, Netflix plateau, Reddit Blackout, Crippling interest rates, Trump, Decentralisation, Tech Antitrust, Ukraine...
The Reddit blackout was pretty underwhelming
In the last 3 days I've been paying attention to r/all, expecting several posts about it and......
I'm 24 and I don't have a driver's license — should I get one?
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/134805...
twitter / mastodon
I tried to get into twitter and mastodon a couple of times, but always found the platforms strange and just gave up on it. What are some pros of this format that might be worth it to look around there again?
why do people like beer?
its literally just carbonated piss and you cant even get drunk off it. and i say this as a german, who's been trying both 'good' and bad beer since 16 years old.
Is it just me? (lemmy.world)